N.Y. Today: The Star Witness Who Never Testified at Trump’s Trial

Donald J. Trump's lawyers are expected to highlight the absence of Allen Weisselberg.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 27, 2024 Pool photo by Curits Mean The Star Witness Who Never Testified at Trump's Trial Donald J. Trump's lawyers are expected to highlight the absence of Allen Weisselberg, Mr. Trump's former finance chief, who is serving jail time for perjury. By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and William K. Rashbaum The Push to Control Plastic Waste in New York: What to Know As plastic continues to fill landfills and oceans, city and state leaders are backing state legislation to curb it. By Hilary Howard New Jersey Man Gets 12 Years for Violent Acts During Jan. 6 Riot Christopher Joseph Quaglin rushed the police and grabbed an officer by the neck during the U.S. Capitol riot, prosecutors said. By Hurubie Meko Rob Menendez's Family Name Fueled His Rise. Will It Also Be His Undoing? Representative Rob Menendez is facing a serious primary threat at the same time that his father, Senator Robert Menendez, stands trial for corruption. By Nicholas Fandos and Tracey Tully A Medium-Rare Goodbye Pietro's, an old-guard Italian steakhouse, said farewell to its longtime address in Midtown Manhattan with a crew of regulars. By Alex Vadukul Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018